POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOW (LUNG CANCER IMMUNO-ONCOLOGY) / TUTKIJATOHTORI (KEUHKOSYÖVÄN IMMUNO-ONKOLOGIA)

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The Faculty of Medicine and Health Technology (MET) is dedicated to pursuing world-class research and delivering high-quality education in the fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology, medicine and health technology. We conduct internationally acclaimed basic and applied research.
We are looking for a team member to join our collaborative, multi-disciplinary research team focused on finding new treatment options for lung cancer patients.
HaikaLab Immuno-oncology research group at Tampere University is seeking a motivated and skilled postdoctoral research fellow (3-year position) to develop novel therapeutic strategies targeting lung cancer immunology. Our research focuses on understanding the tumor microenvironment and immune responses in lung cancer using state-of-the-art technologies, including single-cell analytics, spatial profiling, and advanced modeling.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The candidate will join a collaborative, multi-disciplinary research team focused on finding new immuno-oncology treatment options for lung cancer patients. The Principal Investigator of the laboratory is Assistant Professor Heidi Haikala, who did her postdoctoral training in the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute & Harvard Medical School and returned to Finland 3 years ago to start her own laboratory. The candidate will join a translational research group (www.haikalab.com) that is currently operating in both Tampere University and University of Helsinki. The applied position is located in Tampere University.

The main tasks are:

• Design and conduct experimental studies in lung cancer immunology
• Utilize single-cell and spatial profiling as well as data analytics methods
• Develop and test novel immunotherapeutic strategies ex vivo
• Contribute to scientific publications and grant applications
• Collaborate with national & international research teams

REQUIREMENTS

• Applicable doctoral degree in a field such as immunology, cancer biology, biometrical sciences or a related field. The degree must be completed before the end of the application period.
• Experience with immune cell analysis / in vitro models.
• Interest in developing cancer immunotherapies.
• Ability to work independently and within an interdisciplinary research team.
• Fluency in spoken and written English.
• Excellent teamwork and interpersonal skills.
  Tampere University is a unique, multidisciplinary, and boldly forward-looking community. Our values are openness, diversity, responsibility, courage, critical thinking, and learner-centeredness. We hope that you can embrace these values and promote them in your work.

• Design and conduct experimental studies in lung cancer immunology
• Utilize single-cell and spatial profiling as well as data analytics methods
• Develop and test novel immunotherapeutic strategies ex vivo
• Contribute to scientific publications and grant applications
• Collaborate with national & international research team